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New hospice to improve end-of-life care for Sunshine Coast residents

Vancouver, B.C. –Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society (Coast Hospice) are pleased to announce the first dedicated hospice on the Sunshine Coast, which will feature eight beds, family meeting spaces and a sacred space.

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Spring social creates opportunities to shine for older adults in Sechelt

A spring-themed celebration held on Saturday, May 25, at the Vancouver Coastal Health Portside Adult Day Program located in Silverstone Care Centre allowed members to shine and community connections to bloom.

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Specialized wound care = better outcomes for diabetic clients

​Teams at Ravensong and Evergreen Community Health Centres, and soon, Richmond Home Health, are working together to better care for clients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs), a type of wound that affects up to a quarter of people with diabetes and is a leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations.

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Celebrating the power of art and community with Richmond seniors

“Better Together," Richmond's Integrated Adult Day Program, recently launched an art display at the Thompson Community Centre in honour of Alzheimer's Month. The display features several art pieces created by program participants.

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Your Winter Health: A Priority at Vancouver Coastal Health

With winter upon us, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) reminds you that staying healthy and safe during the colder months is paramount. From the risks of the common cold to the hazards of icy sidewalks, the season brings a unique set of health challenges.

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Indigenous art projects aim to make Vancouver Community sites more culturally safe

Creating safer spaces is a critical part of the work we do to support Indigenous clients, patients and families to feel comfortable, seen and valued.

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